The Reds held a five-run lead, lost it. They kept the score tied through 10 innings, then lost that. Losing both the lead and the tie, that left only one thing, and the Reds lost that, too … the game.

If you look around in Highland County, you can get away from all the negativity in sports these days.

McClain sophomore Felicity Peabody surprised herself when she earned a trip to the 2011 OHSAA State Track & Field championships, after placing in the regional meet last Saturday.

McClain sophomore Felicity Peabody surprised herself when she earned a trip to the 2011 OHSAA State Track & Field championships, after placing in the regional meet last Saturday.

After running the regionals one year ago, with a sixth-place finish, McClain junior Luis Rivas achieved a goal he set out to chase at the beginning of this season … reaching the 2011 OHSAA Division II State Track & Field championships.

After running the regionals one year ago, with a sixth-place finish, McClain junior Luis Rivas achieved a goal he set out to chase at the beginning of this season … reaching the 2011 OHSAA Division II State Track & Field championships.

Cincinnati Reds right fielder Jay Bruce has been named the National League Player of the Week for the period of May 23-29.

The Ohio High School Softball Coaches Association recently released their 2011 All-District teams for all divisions from this past season.

Hillsboro High School graduate Hannah Hilliard has been named to the 2010 OAC Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Academic All-Conference.

Monday was the type of day all baseball players dream of. The sun was shining, fans were in the stands, and two of its greatest ambassadors for the Hillsboro community were honored and remembered on Memorial Day 2011.

Monday was the type of day all baseball players dream of. The sun was shining, fans were in the stands, and two of its greatest ambassadors for the Hillsboro community were honored and remembered on Memorial Day 2011.

The Columbus Dispatch and ESPN are reporting today that Ohio State Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel has resigned.

Highland County Press sports editor Stephen Forsha talks about the FHS softball season, track & field and epic racing finishes from Sunday.

Members of the McClain Tigers are headed to Columbus, as two runners have earned a trip to Jesse Owens Stadium to compete in the 2011 State Track & Field meet.

Members of the McClain Tigers are headed to Columbus, as two runners have earned a trip to Jesse Owens Stadium to compete in the 2011 State Track & Field meet.